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Post by Barts on Jul 21, 2016 18:19:47 GMT
Now I know on this forum we've talked this to death, but is there a way as fans we could possibly make this happen?
Twelve months ago we started discussing the music at the stadium and as a set of fans we helped improve that.
Now I know this is on a different planet to the music, but my hoping is even if our discussions give someone an idea it'll be worth it!
So in conclusion, a) Can we come up with a feasible way of either buying the kassam or building another stadium? and b) does anyone have any suggestions?
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Post by oufcyellows on Jul 21, 2016 18:24:59 GMT
Maybe we should wait and see what the detailed investigation by oxvox into the matter concluded. They have far more info having spoke. To all parties from the club, to firoka and councils.
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Post by Young Money on Jul 21, 2016 19:01:39 GMT
If 10,000 fans all gave £1,000 each we could buy the ground for £10m and then the club pays us dividends instead of rent
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Post by Barts on Jul 21, 2016 19:07:36 GMT
I do think that the idea that Stewart Donald had about a group of fans coming together is the way forward.
I just wouldn't know how to go about setting something of that magnitude up.
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Post by oufcyellows on Jul 21, 2016 19:20:16 GMT
That's what I mean by seeing what conclusion oxvox have come to from their investigation. Which ever is our own personal view I think we need to get together and back the one deemed best for the club. If that means a move to we then let's get on it, if it's staying at the kassam then we need to back the club in efforts to make that sustainable. Some might not like the stadium, but if one option is nothing more realistic than a dream, then we need to get the best we can from the other.
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Post by ox4eva on Jul 21, 2016 19:47:23 GMT
We should purchase the ground with no name!
Said loads of times a consortium of well off U's fans should come together and buy it and the club will pay them back over the next few years!
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Post by Barts on Jul 21, 2016 20:01:28 GMT
It'll be interesting too see whether the findings by oxvox are the same as the clubs.
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Post by Colin B on Jul 21, 2016 20:16:01 GMT
It'll be interesting too see whether the findings by oxvox are the same as the clubs. Meaning what exactly?
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Post by stokeu on Jul 21, 2016 20:17:52 GMT
Neither.
Groundshare with Reading
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Post by oufc28 on Jul 21, 2016 20:21:08 GMT
Neither. Groundshare with Reading I genuinely just spat coffee at an employee reading that.
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Post by oufcyellows on Jul 21, 2016 20:24:00 GMT
Neither. Groundshare with Reading I genuinely just spat coffee at an employee reading that. Maxwell house?
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Post by Barts on Jul 21, 2016 20:26:20 GMT
It'll be interesting too see whether the findings by oxvox are the same as the clubs. Meaning what exactly? Exactly as my post reads. As DE has stated, he see's the best way forward as buying the Kassam. If oxvox find that in their opinion its best to try and get a different site, then what? If we could get a ground funding type thing going and it was under the oxvox flag, would it support oxvox findings or the clubs views? There is never hidden meanings in my posts Colin, I say what I mean and I mean what I say.
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Post by Barts on Jul 21, 2016 20:27:00 GMT
I genuinely just spat coffee at an employee reading that. Maxwell house? See what you did there!!
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Post by oufc28 on Jul 21, 2016 20:29:23 GMT
I genuinely just spat coffee at an employee reading that. Maxwell house? Haha good one
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Post by headingtonutd on Jul 21, 2016 20:41:55 GMT
As I mentioned on the other thread I think the forth stand is all a bit of a red herring really. As cosy as it would be to have it I think there would be little commercial benefit. I'm all for it as long as it's not a distraction because the real focus should be the stadium. We have to get ourselves in a position to decided the best way forward then act upon that. We don't know what can be raised to aid the purchase of the stadium or for the planning for a new one until we have done that.
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Post by Colin B on Jul 21, 2016 20:56:35 GMT
Exactly as my post reads. As DE has stated, he see's the best way forward as buying the Kassam. If oxvox find that in their opinion its best to try and get a different site, then what? If we could get a ground funding type thing going and it was under the oxvox flag, would it support oxvox findings or the clubs views? There is never hidden meanings in my posts Colin, I say what I mean and I mean what I say. Fair enough, it came across as if you were inferring something. Given that a lot of the key stakeholders will have been consulted, and a thorough fact finding mission completed, over a lot of man hours, it would be surprising if opposite conclusions were the outcome.
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Post by Barts on Jul 21, 2016 21:18:18 GMT
Exactly as my post reads. As DE has stated, he see's the best way forward as buying the Kassam. If oxvox find that in their opinion its best to try and get a different site, then what? If we could get a ground funding type thing going and it was under the oxvox flag, would it support oxvox findings or the clubs views? There is never hidden meanings in my posts Colin, I say what I mean and I mean what I say. Fair enough, it came across as if you were inferring something. Given that a lot of the key stakeholders will have been consulted, and a thorough fact finding mission completed, over a lot of man hours, it would be surprising if opposite conclusions were the outcome. I hope so, it'll make things a lot easier to create the possibility of getting something off the ground in a way that a ground purchase of whichever description can be achieved. I really believe that we have an amazing group of fans in which anything can be possible.
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Post by myles on Jul 21, 2016 21:18:39 GMT
Can members expect to receive the report this Sunday as previously indicated?
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Post by ox4eva on Jul 21, 2016 21:57:22 GMT
This may sound stupid but could the club even look at part ground ownership with Ka$$am?
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Post by davidmanny (BANNED) on Jul 21, 2016 22:02:26 GMT
If we bought the stadium, Kassam would start charging for parking,the scumbag would squeeze every last bit of profit out of us,he is and always will be a piece of shit on the bottom of my shoe,he only wants to build a 4th stand so he can increase the rent and will probably build flats in the corners.
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Post by oufcyellows on Jul 21, 2016 22:45:52 GMT
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Post by foley on Jul 22, 2016 6:03:26 GMT
I suggest that those who are really interested in this go to the Oxvox meeting on Thursday 4 August.
I believe that the Stadium will be discussed at that , and assume that Oxvox will be making clear their view then.
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Post by Eaststandboy on Jul 22, 2016 6:13:12 GMT
I have edited the above post and deleted comments relating to it.
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Post by myles on Jul 22, 2016 7:50:10 GMT
I suggest that those who are really interested in this go to the Oxvox meeting on Thursday 4 August. I believe that the Stadium will be discussed at that , and assume that Oxvox will be making clear their view then. Well, that's fine for those who can make a midweek meeting in Oxford. A minor gripe, but having a members' meeting on a non-matchday, midweek, in peak holiday season doesn't seem the best plan to get a decent turnout. I'm still interested to know if OxVox will publish their report on Sunday.
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Post by oufcyellows on Jul 22, 2016 7:52:38 GMT
Would think it will get a fine turn out. Can't always please everyone.
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Post by headingtonutd on Jul 22, 2016 8:08:44 GMT
Is it OxVox members only? I really do need to pull my finger out and join. Mind you it took me years of shouting at posts on a computer screen to join here.
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Post by Jem on Jul 22, 2016 8:19:26 GMT
I suggest that those who are really interested in this go to the Oxvox meeting on Thursday 4 August. I believe that the Stadium will be discussed at that , and assume that Oxvox will be making clear their view then. Well, that's fine for those who can make a midweek meeting in Oxford. A minor gripe, but having a members' meeting on a non-matchday, midweek, in peak holiday season doesn't seem the best plan to get a decent turnout. I'm still interested to know if OxVox will publish their report on Sunday. Hi Myles The stadium conclusions/report will be formally available week commencing 8th August, but a summary of some of the key findings will be talked through with members at the OxVox members meeting on the 4th August. You'd be quite right to point out that this is beyond the original date indicated, but we have needed to delay to get a particular piece of communication that was important. Your other point about the timing of the members meeting is a good one and appreciate that a midweek during the holiday season will not suit everyone, but we do hope as many members as possible can attend for what we trust will be an informative and sociable session. Cheers Jem
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Post by johnf on Jul 22, 2016 8:54:08 GMT
Although a new stadium would be alot of supporters preferred option I can remember how long it took to get planning permission to finally move from the Manor,so I think unfortunately the only realistic way forward is to purchase the current stadium don't know how this will be achievable but until we can break away from the shackles of Kassam it will be difficult to move forward in the way we all want to see
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Post by oufcyellows on Jul 22, 2016 8:55:38 GMT
Especially if it is viable to get the training complex opposite, with funding from BMW and council helping out .
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Post by krissyallen on Jul 22, 2016 9:08:23 GMT
The proposed move to Kidlington was definitely my favourite option. It's out of town (what the council want), it's near major road and rail networks, there's plenty of space to build the ground, parking, club shop, pubs....etc
Kidlington is a vibrant village which could definitely cope and thrive at the prospect of having a football ground nearby.
If we as fans could come together and raise 50% of the funds (£6million at an uneducated estimate) then we could either borrow or seek investment for the other 50%. I'm sure there are also lawyers/architects/builders....etc in the fanbase whoc could also provide services pro bono to lower the costs of the project. I know this seems a rather far fetched idea, but things like this happen all over the footballing world on a smaller scale.
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